Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D Labs and Plants

Job title: Lab Software Engineering Manager - Digital R&D Labs and Plants

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lab Software Engineering Manager, to lead our team of embedded R&D lab software engineering experts to drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge software solutions that transform Sanofi’s laboratory and CMC manufacturing plant operations

As a Lab Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented software engineers building solutions that power our global R&D laboratories. This team are on the ground, co-located with lab scientists and plant operators because they understand not only the scientific applications but also the scientific workflows in which they are used. You'll combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver scalable solutions that enable scientific innovation at scale.

Team Size: Leading a global team of approximately 12 software engineers, based in Europe and North America. 

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Drive technical excellence through, and the establishment of engineering best practices
• Make critical technology decisions regarding, frameworks, tools patterns
• Partner with Tech Lead to ensure software quality, performance, security, and compliance industry regulations (GxP, data integrity, etc.)
• Champion DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code approaches

People Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop engineering team of 12-14 software engineers, providing coaching
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and psychological safety
• Build diverse, inclusive teams that reflect our commitment to equity and belonging
• Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning with feasibility assessments
• Manage technical dependencies and risks

Digital Transformation & Innovation

• Drive the digital transformation of laboratory operations through modern software engineering practices
• Identify opportunities to use modern technologies (AI/ML, automation, cloud computing, IoT) to solve scientific challenges
• Champion user-centered design principles and ensure solutions meet the needs of scientists and lab personnel
• Stay current with industry trends in scientific software, lab automation, and R&D informatics
• Contribute to Sanofi's broader Digital R&D Strategy
• Ensure proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and sustainability

About You

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred but not required with equivalent experience 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
• Proven track record of delivering complex software systems in production environments
• Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Strong background in modern software development practices (agile, DevOps, CI/CD)

Technical Skills (Core)

• **Programming Proficiency in at least two of: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Go
• Web Technologies: Modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), RESTful APIs, GraphQL
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP - infrastructure, services, and deployment patterns
• Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases
• DevOps & Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Architecture: Microservices, API designd systems, event-driven architectures

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain diverse engineering talent
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a track record of growing careers
• Excellent communication skills - ability to influence without authority
• Experience managing in matrix organizations and leading through ambiguity
• Proven ability to balance technical excellence with business acumen

Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of software regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
• Familiarity with data security, and compliance requirements (GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Knowledge of software validation and quality management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Scientific & Laboratory Experience

• Background in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or related scientific fields
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic lab notebooks (ELN), or data platforms
• Understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific instrumentation, and research operations

Advanced Technical Skills

• Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application to scientific problems
• Knowledge of scientific computing, data analysis tools (R, Julia, MATLAB), or bioinformatics platforms
• Expertise in data engineering, data pipelines, and analytics with scientific data standards (AnIML, SiLA, SDTM, etc.)

Business & Strategic Skills

• Experience in digital transformation initiatives or modernization programs
• Track record of building platforms or products from to  management principles and user-centered design
• Experience with vendor management and third-party integrations
• International or multi-site team leadership experience

Certifications

• Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAd platform Architect, Azure Developer, etc.)
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.